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March 2008 | Annual Gear Awards Issue
Departments
Editor’s Creel
Alaska Traveler
Fishing for a Compliment
Haugen’s Tackle Tech
Richey’s Salmon Sense
Alaska Retail Locations
Advertiser Index
Recipe
Final Drift
Fish Alaska Special
New Gear for 2008
Some of the best recommendations for the “Gotta Have Gear” of 2008.
Editors’ Choice Awards
The best Fish Alaska magazine gear from our 2007 field tests. Here is the “Right Stuff”‘ that does the job in tough Alaska fishing conditions.
FEATURES
Fish Alaska Fly: PFD Emerger
Scott Sanchez ties a humdinger of a trout-getter using unusual materials (to say the least!).
Fish Alaska All-Tackle: TackleCrafter Blackened Brass
Dave Kilhefner blackens some brass spinners for outstanding results.
Halibut for Humanity
Travel to Prince William Sound with Capt. Tat Tatterson for some freezer-filling Halibutology.
Fishing with Kids
Challenging, fun, exciting-just get them hooked early on the right ways to fish and they’ll enjoy a lifetime of fishing. Join Chris Lundgren for some insights into how to get your kids fishing for life.
Reel Wilderness-Wood-Tikchik
Pudge Kleinkauf takes you out for a captivating day in the fishing paradise of the largest state park in America.
Fish Alaska Safety: Part 3 in Series: Boating Safety
Boating is a big part of fishing in Alaska. Joe McCullough offers some helpful tips and techniques to make your experience more enjoyable (and safer, too).